Bachelor
Bachelor
Bachelor (/ˈbætʃələr/), from the Old French bachelier, is a term originally referring to a young knight in training, but has since evolved to refer to an individual who holds a specific type of undergraduate degree from a university or college.
Etymology
The term "bachelor" originates from the Old French bachelier, which referred to a young knight in training. The term was later adopted by universities to denote a basic degree or "license to teach".
Related Terms
- Bachelor's Degree: An academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years.
- Undergraduate Degree: A colloquial term for a bachelor's degree.
- Postgraduate Degree: A degree earned after the completion of a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or doctorate degree.
- Associate Degree: A degree that is typically completed in two years, as opposed to the four years typically required for a bachelor's degree.
- Master: The degree typically pursued after earning a bachelor's degree.
- Doctorate: The highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bachelor
- Wikipedia's article - Bachelor
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